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L300 XSE

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 XSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge.

surface corrosion front & rear suspension/hubs.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 76,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn inner edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge.

surface corrosion front & rear suspension/hubs.

Pass 15 May 2008 73,295 miles

both rear exhaust pipes rusty.

Fail 15 May 2008 73,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear exhaust pipes rusty.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,781 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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L300 XSE is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L300 XSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L300 XSE registered?

L300 XSE is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is L300 XSE safe to buy?

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